MFV Edinburgh's April-May 2024 Voyage
Report from Cynthia Green
Arrival at Tristan
The MFV Edinburgh arrived at Tristan at 10:00am on Wednesday 24th April 2024 and passengers came ashore shortly afterwards.
The passengers were: Islanders: Darren & Miranda Repetto, and Philip Rogers, Rhyanna & Jayden Swain; Non-islanders: Dr. Silvo Morales Perez (Doctor); Fouche Conradie, Anushka, Rishka & Charles Hahn (Ovenstone Technical Manager and family), Marco Geldenhuys (Scania Technician), and Richard Noble (Ovenstone Electrician).
The MFV Edinburgh pictured near Tristan on the 2nd March 2024. Photo: Philip Kendall
In addition to the passengers, four crew members from the Edinburgh are expected come ashore after off-loading to assist with work at the factory and return on the Lance in July. They are: David Jermia, Clinton October, Moses Paulus, and Xolani Matthews.
Departure from Cape Town
The MFV Edinburgh departed Cape Town shortly about 01:00am on Thursday 18th April 2024.
Visit of the yacht Vinson of Antarctica
Report and photos from Kelly Green
Monday 22nd April 2024 saw the visit to Tristan da Cunha of the yacht Vinson of Antarctica. I awoke to a message from islander Nicky Swain in the UK, who said we should be expecting the yacht as he had been tracking her.
The expedition yacht Vinson of Antarctica off the settlement
Just before 8:00am we could see her approaching the island, straight in front of the settlement Edinburgh of the Seven Seas.
The Vinson of Antarctica's view as she approached Tristan. Photo: John di Matteo, crew member.
They opted to use the island RIBS to come ashore. Two crew stayed on board and nine came ashore. They all seemed very happy, as I am sure they said this was the first land they stepped on in over 30 days!
Having cleared immigration, crew members shopped at the Post Office and Tourism Centre
Conrad Glass and myself were at the harbour to greet them. Firstly, they went to the police station to clear immigration before coming to the Post Office & Tourism centre to buy some souvenirs and postcards.
As the wind was due to pick up they needed to be off by 2:00pm, they didn't have much time, but they did manage to take a walk around the village.
Crew writing postcards at the Post Office counter.
The visitors got to meet and chat with the Acting Adminstrator, Michael Bertram in the Post Office & Tourism garden before heading off with some Tristan Rock Lobster and Tristan Potatoes. We wish them a safe onwards journey to Cape Town.
Acting Administrator, Michael Bertam greeting crew members in the Post Office & Tourism garden.
If you were on the Vinson of Antarctica, we'd welcome your feedback using our Visitors' Feedback Form.
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